I am a wholehearted devotee of the staycation, which may come as a surprise to those who know my love for travel. Going to sleep on a plane and waking up in London or France is a thrill, and zipping up to New York for a long weekend is a treat, but travel and vacation are not always compatible; the jet lag and stress of highways and airports can erase your vacation chill. When you need to unravel that knot of tension in your shoulders and get some real, restorative sleep, staycation is the answer!

Recently we spend a relaxing weekend at One Washington Circle Hotel, my third stay with a Modus Property. It has an easy access to all of the sights and attractions of Washington DC. This spacious hotel contains all the amenities of home, including a kitchen or kitchenette in every room. It feels like a home away from home, without the everyday life responsibilities. We were a big fan of the fruit bowl, and detox water in the lobby. It got us refreshed even after a hot and humid summer day in the city.

You can enjoy a cocktail by the outdoor patio or take a dip in the pool during summer months or enjoy a delicious meal at Circle Bistro. I would say it is an ideal location for a Staycation in the city or for people visiting who would like to be centrally located. Keep scrolling down to checkout the pictures from the stay.

Let’s admit it, we probably have spent more time exploring places far away from home than we have the sites of our own area or region. This is natural. People tend to dismiss local sites or always assume they’ll go there some day. So there are bound to be places around us we haven’t explored or activities we haven’t tried.

There is no wasted travel day on the front and end of a vacation -- two vacation days saved!

I'm with you! After working in the tourism sector, I've seen so many people who need a vacation after their vacation. So I am a big fan of the staycation. How fortunate to have such a beautiful property nearby for yours!

Nowadays, I'm getting more excited with staycation than traveling. I totally agree with everything you said the jet lag and stress airports can erase your vacation chill. It's good to have staycations every now and then :)

Staycations are the ultimate form of rest and relaxation to me. I can't wait for another opportunity for something like this in my future. This hotel isn't far from where I live so I might need to do a "barely outside of my city staycation" if that's a thing haha!